Improving workplace amenities is one measure organisations in Malaysia can implement to encourage more women to return to the workforce.
Malaysia’s private sector, despite experiencing strong profits, is urged to mirror the government's action and uplift employee salaries.
Efforts to boost the labour market in Malaysia will see a six-pronged solution to help increase employment for women, amongst other initiatives.
Having a degree or diploma is no longer the defining factor for a job seeker to gain employment, says Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
The progressive wage model will help drive employment and ensure renumeration improves for skilled employees, says Malaysia’s HR Minister.
A progressive wage policy will ensure employees are fairly rewarded for their contributions, suggested Malaysia’s Economy Minister.
Jobs of the future will be driven by digital technology and employees need to gain new skills to be part of this future, according to a Malaysian minister.
The newly launched iESG Framework aims to expedite sustainability goals within seven years, with Phase 1.0 spanning from 2024 to 2026.
The Malaysian Employers Federation has encouraged employees to upgrade their skills as more firms embrace new technologies in the workplace.
More transparency is needed to ensure proposed cash incentives are not abused and are properly utilised, employers argue.
More employees are seeking better career opportunities by moving overseas, and employers can do more to retain their best talent.
The Progressive Wage Policy aims to enhance workforce productivity through skills training, benefitting both employees and employers.
Increasing living costs is pushing more employees to prioritise financial compensation as the main reason for accepting a job offer.
To keep talented employees in the country, Malaysia must be prepared to pay competitive salaries, suggested a Deputy Minister.
Through the National Training Index (NTI), Malaysia's workforce development will be better evaluated, and policies will be shaped accordingly.
Malaysia is targeting 60% female labour participation through policy enhancements, ecosystem support, and training.
A new Advisory Committee aims to cultivate HR capabilities, and guide research and engagement of HR personnel.
Private employers are encouraged to focus on fair compensation for skilled employees to raise the productivity of the country’s workforce.
To help graduates make better decisions when applying for new jobs, the government is proposing that job adverts openly declare salary ranges.
The main goal of the proposed policy is to raise stagnated salary growth to help more people cope with the cost of living.
In March 2023, a formal workforce of 6.45 million saw male employees receive marginally higher salaries than their female counterparts.
Skills programmes for riders to explore alternative careers are being advocated by Malaysian P-Hailing Riders Association.
The Malaysian government has been urged to invest in more childcare options to encourage more women to re-enter the workforce.
Over the next decade, the government will focus on raising minimum wage to match costs of living, as well as increasing female workforce representation.
The seekMAX platform provides content that supports employees with career advice and ways to upskill and grow their careers.
As the talent war continues to intensify, employers in Malaysia are looking to invest in benefits that differentiate them from the competition.
As part of the proposed model, mandatory salary increments will be introduced annually to address wage inequality.
While employees in Malaysia recognise that upskilling and reskilling is essential, many are not receiving opportunities from their employers.
Only 30% of active members and 18% of total members meet the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement savings benchmark.
The country’s minimum wage enforcement raises inflation risk, but the government is aiming for wage-price balance to help cope with the cost of living.
